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Optic C1

$8199 CAD

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Overview

The Optic is a fast-pedaling trail bike that rides with just the right mix of Cross Country efficiency and All-Mountain playfulness. Progressive trail geometry has been carefully tuned across each frame size to give every rider the same optimal fit and ride quality, while A.R.T. suspension delivers both efficient climbing and lively, capable descending. Ride faster, with more control, complete confidence and that feeling of becoming at one with the bike – the Optic gives you a whole new perspective on the trail.
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To some, it’s about carving endless ribbons of buff, flowy singletrack. To others, it’s the challenge of punchy trails, technical climbs and off-camber roots. Yes, yes and yes.

Technology

Reach & Stack Plus
Reach & Stack Plus

Norco Engineers believe that stem length should be added to Reach and Stack measurements since it has a significant influence on steering characteristics. "R... [read more]each Plus” and “Stack Plus” factor in the stem length and rise, which allow Norco Engineers to achieve optimal fit and handling across each wheel and frame size combination. Varying stem lengths between 650b and 29er help to balance out the inherent handling differences of different sized wheels in addition to head angles and fork offsets.

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Advanced Ride Technology
Advanced Ride Technology

More than a single suspension platform, A.R.T. (or Advanced Ride Technology ) is a system that we optimize for each intended use. Norco's engineering team st... [read more]rategically manipulates pivot locations to precision-tune suspension kinematics, ensuring that every full suspension bike will excel in the environment it was designed for.

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Gravity Tune
Gravity Tune

Traditional frame designs disregard rear-center lengths when changing size, leading to sub-optimal riding positions for some riders. Gravity Tune fixes the f... [read more]ront-centre/rear-centre ratio across all frame sizes, effectively optimizing geometry and rider weight distribution for every bike in the line.

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Size-Scaled Tubing
Size-Scaled Tubing

By increasing tube profile dimensions in proportion with frame size, Norco engineers are able to calibrate frame stiffness to the weight of the prospective r... [read more]ider. This ensures that a heavier rider on an extra large frame will experience the same ride characteristics as a lighter rider on a small frame.

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Smoothcore
Smoothcore

Norco's SmoothCore process enables us to maintain precision control over all of the inner surfaces of our carbon frames, which is particularly critical at co... [read more]mplicated, high-stress areas like the head tube and bottom bracket junctions. At the heart of SmoothCore is our innovative mandrel system.

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Armorlite
Armorlite

Norco's carbon frames are manufactured with only the highest quality materials, right down to the resin we use to hold everything together. Our superior qual... [read more]ity ArmorLite resin produces an exceptionally strong bond that enhances frame strength and increases impact resistance.

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Gizmo
Gizmo

Our GIZMO internal cable routing system keeps out water and debris, prevents any rattling, and allows for easy setup and maintenance.

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Gizmo is also featured on:

Reach & Stack Plus

Reach & Stack Plus

Advanced Ride Technology

Advanced Ride Technology

Gravity Tune

Gravity Tune

Size-Scaled Tubing

Size-Scaled Tubing

Smoothcore

Smoothcore

Armorlite

Armorlite

Gizmo

Gizmo

Specifications

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  • Frameset

    Frame

    Optic Carbon 110mm (29), 120mm (650B) w/carbon seatstay 

    Fork

    Rockshox Pike RCT 3 Solo Air Boost 120mm (29), 130mm (650B) 

    Rear Shock

    Fox Factory Float w/Kashima DPS, EVOL 

  • Wheels

    Front Hub

    DT XMC 1200 wheelset boost 15x110mm 

    Front Hub Skewer

    Comes with fork 

    Rear Hub

    DT XMC 1200 wheelset w/148x12mm  

    Rear Hub Skewer

    DT RWS ratchet for 142/148x12 

    Spokes/Nipples

    DT XCM 1200 wheelset  

    Rims

    DTXCM 1200 Carbon w/30mm inner  

    Front Tire

    Maxxis Forecaster 2.35 3C/EXO/TR 

    Rear Tire

    Maxxis Forecaster 2.35 3C/EXO/TR 

  • Drivetrain

    Shifter Rear

    Sram Eagle XO 1 12 speed 

    Rear Derailleur

    Sram Eagle XX 1 12 speed 

    Cassette

    Sram Eagle X01 10-50T 

    Crankset

    Sram/Truvativ Stylo Eagle carbon Boost crank 32T (29), 34T (650B) 

    Bottom Bracket

    Sram GXP Pressfit BB 92 

    Chain

    Sram PC 12 speed chain 

  • Components

    Seat Post

    Rockshox Reverb Stealth w/new lever, 100mm SM, 125mm M, 150mm L/XL, 31.6mm 

    Seat Post Clamp

    Norco Alloy Nutted Clamp 

    Saddle

    SDG Duster  

    Headset

    FSA No 42 ACB 1.5" to 1-1/8"  

    Headset Spacer

    3x10mm / 1x5mm / 1 x 2.5mm 

    Stem

    Race Face Turbine w/CNC 50mm (29), 60mm (650B)  

    Handlebar

    RaceFace Next R 800mmx20mm rise carbon, 35mm barbore 

    Grips

    Ergon GA 30 lock on  

    Front Brake

    Sram Guide Ultimate w/180mm rotor 

    Rear Brake

    Sram Guide Ultimate w/180mm rotor 

    Brake Levers

    Sram Guide Ultimate  

Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Geometry

Geometry Diagram
XSSSMLXL
Wheel Size Compatibility650B650B29"29"29"29"
Front Travel (mm)130mm130mm120mm120mm120mm120mm
Rear Travel (mm)120mm120mm110mm110mm110mm110mm
STSeat Tube Length:380410410445485530
HAHead Tube Angle:686868.568.568.568.5
ESASeat Tube Angle (effective):75.975.575.474.974.574.1
TTHHorizontal Top Tube:532562571602632662
HTHead Tube Length:971079390100110
FLFork length (axle to crown)518518528528528528
BBRBottom Bracket Rise/Drop:-18-18-39-39-39-39
BBHBottom Bracket Height:334334332332332332
WBWheel Base:108011111114114411751206
RCRear Centre:420425425430435440
FCFront Centre660687692717743769
Reach388410414441464486
Reach+428451450473495518
Stack575584601598607617
Stack+655664666673683692
SOHStand Over750750755755760780
Crank Length170170170175175175
Stem Length606050505050

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Media Reviews

Canadian Cycling Magazine Reviewed the Norco Optic Carbon

January 02, 2018

Canadian Cycling Magazine recently tested the Norco Optic Carbon 9.1 and were utterly impressed by the bike’s balanced ride feel and ability to tackle all sorts of terrain and trails. See below for some excerpts from their review. “Balancing XC speed with trail-like descending abilities.” “The Optic does an amazing job of soaking up bigger […]

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Norco Optic C9.2 Tested by Australian Mountain Bike Magazine

March 17, 2017

The Optic 9.2 was recently ride-tested by Australian Mountain Bike magazine’s Mike Blewitt – an XC-oriented rider and Norco Revolver owner. Scroll down to read some of Mike’s impressions, and click here to check out the full article. “[The Optic] is the perfect addition to Norco’s line up, as it rewards the trail/XC rider with […]

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Mountain Bike Action Eyes the Norco Optic Carbon 7.1

September 20, 2016

Mountain Bike Action recently tested the Norco Optic Carbon 7.1, calling it “The perfect mix of trail and cross country.” While the Optic platform is available in two wheel sizes with a range of builds, MBA noted that “Regardless of spec, the Optic’s frame is going to be its standout feature.“ Here are some of […]

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